Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup – A Cozy One-Pot Dinner
A rich and comforting soup made with Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and spinach in a creamy, herb-seasoned broth. Perfect for chilly nights or hearty weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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2 carrots, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 lb shelf-stable gnocchi
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2 cups baby spinach
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat olive oil and brown the sausage. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pot, sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add chicken broth and return sausage to the pot.
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Bring to a boil. Add gnocchi and simmer 5–7 minutes until they float.
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Reduce heat, add cream and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
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Stir in Parmesan and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter soup, use half-and-half or evaporated milk. Add sun-dried tomatoes or kale for Tuscan flair. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.